Here are 10 things you should know about Ozzie Nelson, born 119 years ago today. He wore many hats: actor, director, writer, producer—but he began his career as a sax player, singer and orchestra leader. We're featuring his music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now! https://cladriteradio.com #1920sMusic #1930smusic #1940smusic #BigBandMusic

Here are 10 things you should know about Ethel Waters, born 128 years ago today. She was a monumental figure in American show business, achieving success in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, in movies, on television and in the recording industry. #OldMovies #classicmovies #ClassicHollywood #Vaudeville #OldTimeRadio #ClassicBroadway #1920sMusic #1930smusic #1920sjazz #1930sjazz

Here are 10 things you should know about Al Bowlly, born 126 years ago today. One of the first of the crooners, he left a lasting legacy, despite having his life and career cut short. We're featuring Bowlly's music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now! https://cladriteradio.com #1920sMusic #1930sMusic

Here are 10 things you should know about Annette Hanshaw, born 122 years ago today. For our money, she was the gold standard for songbirds of the late 1920s and early '30s. We’ll be featuring her recordings on Cladrite Radio all day, so tune in now! https://cladriteradio.com #1920sMusic #1930sMusic

Here at Cladrite Radio, we're about to reach a pretty big milestone—and we invite you to celebrate with us! #CladriteRadio #ClassicHollywood #VintagePopCulture #1920sMusic #1930sMusic #1940sMusic

Ozzie Nelson was born 117 years ago today in Jersey City, New Jersey. Best remembered today for the popular and long-running sitcom he created and costarred on with his family, Nelson began his career as a musician, leading a popular dance orchestra in the 1920s, '30s and '40s. We're featuring his music all day so tune in now! https://cladriteradio.com #OzzieNelson #1920smusic #1930smusic #1940smusic #OzzieandHarriet

@ukeist Thanks for linking Ms. "Anthraxelrod" into Mastodonspace.
I've been watching #MeredithAxelrod & #CraigVentresco's YouTube-archived casual nightly kitchencasts off & on for months; haven't been in the right place at live-Facebook time.
Wish: playlists (or songbook!) as a guide to exploring their accumulated videos... What tremendous musicians & amazing repertoire! #VintageAmericanMusic #Ragtime #1920sMusic #1930sMusic #JimKweskin #guitar #baritoneguitar #xylophone #banjo #ukulele